STI testing and screening can be fast, reliable and convenient.
If you're concerned about your sexual health, we understand that finding reliable and discreet testing options can be challenging. That's why we're here to help with fast, accurate, and confidential testing for some of the most common sexually transmitted infections in Canada – gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis. With our easy-to-use at-home test kit, you can take control of your sexual health from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
No judgment. No embarrassment. Just peace of mind.
181.7%
Gonorrhea rates have almost tripled over the past decade¹
33.1%
Chlamydia increase rate over the past decade²
139,386
Cases of Chlamydia reported in 2019 and increasing steadily³
156 million
Global Cases of Trichomoniasis annually among adults aged 15-49⁴
Discreet and simple STI Testing on your terms
The Switch Health STI Collection Kit is designed around your needs and convenience
 Traditional |  Switch Health | |
|---|---|---|
| Health Canada authorized |  | |
| Official requisition issued | | |
| Test from home (or anywhere that is convenient for you) | — | |
| Discreet and private | — | |
| No waiting, appointments and line-ups | — | |
| Results that are easy to understand | — | |
| Timely results within days (not weeks) | — | |
| Secure result records easily accessible for your own files | — | |
Switch Health
Traditional
Results you can trust
Why Choose the Switch Health STI Collection Kit ?
Simple, Convenient and without Judgement.
With our network of laboratories and experience performing millions of tests nationwide, the Switch Health STI Test Collection Kit offers a simple, easy-to-use testing experience unmatched by any other provider in Canada.
Convenience and Privacy
No more uncomfortable doctor visits or awkward conversations. Our STI Collection Kit allows you to collect your sample discreetly and mail it back to our certified laboratory in a prepaid envelope. Your results will be securely delivered to you in your secure Switch Health account.
Testing for Common STIs
Includes testing for three of the most common sexually transmitted infections in Canada – gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis. This approach ensures that you have a complete picture of your personal health.
Clinically Validated and Trusted by Millions of Canadians
Our Collection Kit uses a certified state-of-the-art laboratory in Canada, which has been clinically validated and authorized by Health Canada.
Convenience and Privacy
No more uncomfortable doctor visits or awkward conversations. Our STI Collection Kit allows you to collect your sample discreetly and mail it back to our certified laboratory in a prepaid envelope. Your results will be securely delivered to you in your secure Switch Health account.
Testing for Common STIs
Includes testing for three of the most common sexually transmitted infections in Canada – gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis. This approach ensures that you have a complete picture of your personal health.
Clinically Validated and Trusted by Millions of Canadians
Our Collection Kit uses a certified state-of-the-art laboratory in Canada, which has been clinically validated and authorized by Health Canada.
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Is this test authorized for use in Canada?
Why does this kit cost money when pap tests are free?
I am male – can I take this test?
Does the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) cover this?
Does my insurance provider cover this?
Will I have to notify partners if I receive a positive test result?
Can I share my results with my own family doctor?
Can I buy this test for someone else?
I live in a remote region; how can I get a kit?
After I order, how long does it take for me to receive my kit?
How long will it take me to get my results back?
What do I do if I complete my test on Friday but Purolator does not pick up until Monday?
What is Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and how is it spread?
What is being tested and why?
Do I need to be tested for HPV? Who should take this test?
Why is HPV testing important?
How is HPV testing different from a Pap test?
Why does a Pap test not detect HPV?
Will individuals who have been vaccinated still need to be tested for HPV?
Does HPV cause cancer?
Can I use this kit if I am Transgender?
Can I use this kit if I have had a hysterectomy or pelvic surgery?
When should I repeat the test?
¹,²,³. Public Health Agency of Canada, Report on STI Surveillance in Canada, 2019.
⁴ WHO, Bulletin of the World Health Organization, June 2019.
⁴ WHO, Bulletin of the World Health Organization, June 2019.
